Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

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Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

An acquired defect of cellular immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv), a cd4-positive T-lymphocyte count under 200 cells/microliter or less than 14% of total lymphocytes, and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and malignant neoplasms. Clinical manifestations also include emaciation (wasting) and dementia. These elements reflect criteria for aids as defined by the cdc in 1993.

Synonyms:

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndromes
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndromes
AIDS
Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired
Immuno-Deficiency Syndromes, Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndromes, Acquired
Immunologic Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired
Syndrome, Acquired Immuno-Deficiency
Syndrome, Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndromes, Acquired Immuno-Deficiency
Syndromes, Acquired Immunodeficiency

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